(19)
(11) EP 0 446 014 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
20.07.1994 Bulletin 1994/29

(43) Date of publication A2:
11.09.1991 Bulletin 1991/37

(21) Application number: 91301812.3

(22) Date of filing: 05.03.1991
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)5H01L 23/32, H01R 9/09
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB IT

(30) Priority: 08.03.1990 US 490458

(71) Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY
St. Paul, Minnesota 55133-3427 (US)

(72) Inventor:
  • Savant, John A., c/o Minnesota Mining and
    St. Paul, Minnesota 55133-3427 (US)

(74) Representative: Baillie, Iain Cameron et al
c/o Ladas & Parry Altheimer Eck 2
80331 München
80331 München (DE)


(56) References cited: : 
   
       


    (54) Top-load socket for integrated circuit device


    (57) A socket assembly for top-loading IC devices having a cam member, actuated by a vertically moving guide member, positioned for engaging the contact elements and retracting the contacting portions thereof to allow insertion or removal of the IC device in relationship to the socket assembly.







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